Restaurant Cook

Company Description: Pacific Hospitality Group provides a unique value proposition to investors and team members through our owner/operator approach. We are a family focused company committed to long-term holds that enable us to grow our business and our team members. Our vision is to enrich people’s lives by offering memorable experiences, giving back to our communities and honoring God in all that we do. We are focused on long-term value creation and sustainable growth. Our Guiding Principles: Integrity, Compliance, Value Creation, Principled Entrepreneurship, Customer Focus, Knowledge, Change, Humility, Respect, & Fulfillment Job Description What You Will Accomplish Prepares food items, such as salads, soups, sauces, meats, and vegetables according to prescribed recipes and guidelines. Reads menu to estimate food requirements and requisitions food from storage. Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate/maintain appropriate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roaster and steam kettles. Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and knives. Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to observe that it is cooked. Uses thermometer to ensure food is cooked/maintained at proper temperature. Carves meats, portions food onto serving plates, adds gravies and sauces and garnishes servings. Washes, peels, cuts and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use. Follows all standard food handling, sanitation and health department guidelines. Ensures compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, and sanitation standards. Must wear non-slip, oil resistant shoes. Follows all safety policies and procedures.What You Will Bring At least six months of prior food prep experience. Knowledge of food preparation and knife handling skills. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, recipes, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to work as part of a team. Great If you have Culinary training or degree. Current Food Handlers Card or willingness and ability to obtain one within 30 days of employmentWe provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.